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He may not go anywhere at that price. The guy gets hurt, a lot. I'm not seeing why he thinks he's worth Lindor or Seager money, both of whom I think were overpaid to begin with.

No, still a boatload of boatloads of riches.

I said it must be, not that I think those 2 prospects are worth $20M.

The trade was not about him as the centerpiece on the return, in fact, he's the last guy on the list- in terms of value. He was included to offset the financial cost to the other Phillies. The trade was about getting a young catcher, who is better than anyone in our current system, getting a RH'd hitting OF'er who may be better than Duran and a very nice pitching prospects- all while saving money that might allow us to sign a better FA. Segura also fills a stop-gap role at SS or 2B.

I'm figuring he can still play SS, of we put Kike in CF and he can play 2B, and we sign a SS to bridge to Mayer.

I've said all along, this must be about the prospects, and that Bloom must see something, the prospect rankers don't see. $12M in a lot of money. The $8M buyout for 2023 means JBJ will be here for 2023 as well.

soxprospects.com: Jacob Wallace & Other Greenville RP'ers: http://news.soxprospects.com/2022/03/scouting-report-updates-jacob-wallace.html PART 2: http://news.soxprospects.com/2022/03/scouting-report-updates-brendan.html

It has been done before, but my guess is anyone who trades for Bogey will want or think they can lock him up for longer. (I doubt HOU or PHI would make the trades I suggested.)

#31 Christian Koss: https://soxprospects.com/players/koss-christian.htm Potential utility infielder. Hit tool development will be key to reaching his potential. If he can make enough contact against more advanced pitching, has the chance to be a borderline second-division shortstop. Has a high floor due to his defensive tools and versatility. Needs to show offensive tools in a less hitter-friendly, more age-appropriate environment. He turned 24 in January. _________________ #32 Eduard Bazardo: https://soxprospects.com/players/bazardo-eduard.htm Projects as a middle reliever with the ceiling of a late-inning bullpen arm. Drastically improved velocity at 2020 Fall Instructional League changed his projection, forcing the Red Sox to add him to the 40-man roster and putting him on the bullpen depth chart. Potential for plus-to-better fastball and breaking ball with jerky, deceptive delivery could play in high-leverage innings. Needs to improve fastball command and improve consistency with his breaking ball in order to reach his ceiling.[/i He turns 27 in September.

Not to mention GM and agents talking secretly.

710Ks in 2980 PAs, career. 153 games in '18 151 in '19 54 out of 60 in '20 125 in '21 Nothing too alarming.

The 1Bman, yes, but why not the 2Bman?

No so fast. Besides, dumpster diving is always a an option.

$15 Billion?

Are you guys really in on Conforto?

There will be an anti-tanking measure: first 6 picks will be decided by a lottery. There will be penalties for placing near the bottom of the standings for multiple years in a row. (Maybe weaker teams will be incentivized to spend more. The extra 2 teams in the playoffs may lead more borderline teams to try and improve their rosters. QO rules remain in place. The new lux tax line will be at $230M in 2022, which is $20M more. By 2026, it will be at $244M- much bigger increases per year than recently. Universal DH- FINALLY! I'm assuming no shits allowed, but I haven't seen any confirmation on that. Did Robo Umps ever get discussed?

Me, too.

An attempt will be made in NYC to field a team that looks like they are playing baseball.

BTV accepted: Bogey, Duran & Groome for Abel, Vierling, O'Hoppe & Segura (We save $6M on the lux tax in 2022 and have a $17M on Segura for 2023 w a $1M buyout)

BTV accepted Bogey, Barnes & $8M for Urquidy. We'd save $24M on the lux tax for '22 and $5M in '23, if we gave $4M each year. That fives us enough cash to sign Correa and Suzuki, although I'm against signing Correa.

Maybe something like this? 3 games x 15 teams from other league= 45 games 6 games vs 10 teams from other divisions= 60 games 14 or 15 games vs own division (4 teams)= 57 games Or 2 games x 15 teams from other league= 30 games 6 games vs 10 teams from other divisions= 60 games 18 games vs own division (4 teams)= 72 games

MLBTR... ...Beginning in 2023, the schedule will be adjusted such that every team plays all 29 opponents in each season. The exact format is to be determined, but those games will come attached to a decrease in the number of intra-divisional games teams will play. Previously, teams played 19 games per season against all four of their divisional opponents.

Indeed. Makes that JBJ trade even itchier.

I'm glad you saw the humor.

Why do we never see the 2Bman playing SS vs RHBs?